Support Groups in 60618
Non-Binary/Transgender Support Group
LSW
Verified
"Group focuses on providing support to individuals who identify as Transgender or Non-Binary by discussing topics that relate to the participants’ experience, allowing for sharing, support, and a collective processing. The purpose is to empower individuals to be comfortable and ..."
Guiding Behavior Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCBA, ADHD-CC
Verified
"Guiding Behavior Counseling is a group dedicated to helping you achieve your behavioral and emotional goals. We strive to listen to your needs, create a supportive and positive environment, and support you in creating the change you want for yourself ..."
Parenting Education Group (English)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPHA, DSW, CBIS, RPT
Verified
"$30 per session (This is a 10 session group) Parenting Certificate included upon completion. Saturday English Parenting class: 9:30am-10:45am. In person or Virtual options. "
Empowerment & Consciousness Raising Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
"This group provides an emotionally safe and supportive environment that is both trauma and diversity focused and informed where group members learn how to explore and practically addressing the impact of systemic violence and oppression on their lives through discussing ..."
Trauma Process Group and Support Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
"At Koziol Therapy and Coaching, we are currently offering 3 groups: 1) Trauma Process Group for Women Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence ($50.00 or insurance), 2) Support Group for Non-Binary/Transgender Individuals ($40.00 or insurance), and 3) Support Group for BIPOC ..."
Support Group for BIPOC Women
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
"This support group is for BIPOC women ages 25-35 who have experienced exacerbated anxiety due to economic and racial stress during COVID-19. This group will help provide community as well as empowerment and tools to succeed. Are you a wage ..."
Teen Stress Group
PsyD
Verified
"Too much to do and too little time? This group offers help for the stressed-out, over-tired teen. Teens will learn to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and communicate effectively. Interested persons can contact Mae at contact@thamani.net. "
Empowerment and Liberation Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
"Starting this fall, the practice will be providing a process-oriented trauma therapy group that uses feminist, liberation, and critical psychology theories to explore the injustices in our lives and the ways in which we can empower ourselves and the people ..."
Gathering, Reflecting as Parents (GRASP)
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
"A nurturing place to share your experience as a mother of a new baby (0-9 mths) and gather information on topics that explore the parenthood transitions, the emotional growth of your baby, couples' relationships post-baby, & the development of the ..."
Navigating the Lunchroom: Social Skills Training
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
"Fitting in at school is harder than it has ever been before: kids can be mean to each other, classroom expectations add stress, and the pressure to fit in continues to increase. Studies show that kids with good social skills ..."
Couples Group
"Couples Group will consist of a maximum 6 couples and will be semi-structured. The goal is to provide a safe space to be vulnerable and examine ways to develop healthy communication skills that will build intimacy and strengthen the "coupleship". ..."
Teacher / Educator Support Group
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified
"This is a VIRTUAL, open ongoing support group designed to help teachers cope with the challenges of our new reality: sporadic distance learnings, spotty attendance, students who are missing key skills, and unsupportive administrators to name a few. This group ..."
Process Group for Female Survivors of IPV
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
"Confidence and Skill-building Process Group for Female Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Designed for the woman with a history of emotional, physical, and/or sexual trauma. Process-oriented group therapy, blending trauma-informed, interpersonal, and cognitive-restructuring concepts to help women cope meaningfully ..."
Couples Workshop
PsyD
Verified
"These virtual workshops will focus on ways for couples to intentionally invite fun back into their relationship. Each workshop will include simple skills for couples to build intimacy and time for discussion between you and your partner. Interested couples can ..."
Childhood Trauma Processing/Psychoeducation Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
"Within our own Trauma Program paradigm, we will be offering group therapy for adult survivors of childhood trauma. More details are forthcoming. Please check on our website www.koziolthrapyandcoachi ng.com under Groups for more information. "
Ditching Diet Culture Support Group
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified
"A VIRTUAL group for fat women and non-binary folx in Illinois wanting to create community and process through the harmfulness of diet culture. We can bill Aetna PPO or BCBS PPO insurance, or for those not-in these insurance networks, you ..."
Mindfulness Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
"Led by Michael Vernon LCSW, a therapist with over 20 years of meditation experience, this group is designed to help group members learn mindfulness and how to apply this approach to deepen their relationships with others. The group structure includes ..."
Grief Support Group
"Grief Support Group will consist of a maximum 10 people and will be semi-structured. The goal is to provide a safe space to be vulnerable and examine ways to explore and process the many causes and aspects of Grief. You ..."
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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
60618 Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.
Group therapy in 60618 is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in 60618 are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Group therapy in 60618 is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in 60618 are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Is Group Therapy Right For You?
Group therapy in 60618 allows you to benefit from the experiences and sharing of others. Listening to others, and recognizing what you have in common, allows you to learn about yourself. In the group environment, where therapy types such as Mindfulness Based group therapy are used, you can recognize aspects of yourself that you may choose to modify or change.
As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.
Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.
Group therapy and support groups in 60618 can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.
As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.
Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.
Group therapy and support groups in 60618 can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.